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2013 Map of Columbia City

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Columbia City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Columbia City serves as the central hub of this Whitley County landscape, where the confluence of several regional waterways dictates the layout of the land. The Blue River winds through the northern and central sections, while the Eel River flows across the southern portion, joined by an extensive network of drainage features such as Rittenhouse Ditch, Rouch Ditch, and Miller Ditch. These waterways highlight a legacy of agricultural engineering essential to the Indiana till plains.

North of the city, the resort community of Tri-Lakes clusters around Shriner Lake, Cedar Lake, and Round Lake, while smaller settlements like Collins, Coesse, and Cresco dot the outlying rural intersections. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Wigent Airport and Terry's Airport, marking the area's mid-century transportation development. The map also records numerous local landmarks including Walnut Corners and Coesse Corners, providing a detailed look at the rural road network and township boundaries as they existed in the early 21st century.